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John Hewitt of Tacoma, Washington, purchased this Locomobile Model 48 Sportif in late 1923. Upon arriving in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Mr. Hewitt expressed his desire to drive the Sportif back to Washington. Unfortunately, Mr. Hewitt did not know how to drive. To help Mr. Hewitt in his task, the factory hired a chauffeur for Mr. Hewitt. The duo traveled west in the new car, continually getting lost. By the time Mr. Hewitt arrived in Tacoma, he had learned to drive and promptly dropped his chauffeur off at the train station.
By the mid-1920s, Mr. Hewitt owned three Locomobiles, including a limousine and a second Sportif. Mr. Hewitt retained this Sportif for ten years before selling it in 1933 to another Tacoma individual, Mr. Ralph A. Wetherby. It remained in use as the Wetherby family car until 1948, when it was garaged at their home. Around 1970, Mr. Wetherby passed away, and the car was given to his grandson, although it remained in the family garage.
In the mid-2000s, the car came into the care of its next owner, Mr. Herstad. Upon leaving the garage, it left its 72-year ownership and 57-year resting place. The car was immediately brought back to running order.
In 2007, the car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and shown in the Preservation class. It was awarded Second in Class. Mr. Herstad retained the Locomobile for roughly six years before it passed to a Northwest collector.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $192,500, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
By the mid-1920s, Mr. Hewitt owned three Locomobiles, including a limousine and a second Sportif. Mr. Hewitt retained this Sportif for ten years before selling it in 1933 to another Tacoma individual, Mr. Ralph A. Wetherby. It remained in use as the Wetherby family car until 1948, when it was garaged at their home. Around 1970, Mr. Wetherby passed away, and the car was given to his grandson, although it remained in the family garage.
In the mid-2000s, the car came into the care of its next owner, Mr. Herstad. Upon leaving the garage, it left its 72-year ownership and 57-year resting place. The car was immediately brought back to running order.
In 2007, the car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and shown in the Preservation class. It was awarded Second in Class. Mr. Herstad retained the Locomobile for roughly six years before it passed to a Northwest collector.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $192,500, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $175,000
Sale Price :
USD $44,800
2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $192,500
1923 Locomobile 48 Series VIII Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Locomobile 48 Series VIII
(Data based on Model Year 1923 sales)
1923 Locomobile 48 Series VIII Chassis#: 18317 Sold for USD$44,800 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1923 Locomobile Model 48 Series VIII Sportif by Bridgeport Body Company Chassis#: 18345 Sold for USD$176,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1923 Locomobile Model 48 Sportif Chassis#: 18317 Sold for USD$192,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction |
Locomobile 48 Series VIIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1923 Locomobile 48 Series VIII's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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